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Call for Workshop and Poster Presentations The theme of this year’s symposium is Practice and Research: Brave Hearts and Great Minds. Practitioners and academicians/researchers alike are encouraged to submit a proposal which will be reviewed by the ASV presentation committee. Preference will be given to proposals that stress that stress a linkage between research and practice and / or identify ways in which the two issues may be addressed. Possible areas of consideration may include research on victimization, developments in academic and professional education, promising practices in victim services, defining victimology, and evaluation research. The proposal should consist of a title, an abstract (50-100 words), and the preferred presentation method (workshop or poster session). Submissions must be sent online to Dr. Robert Jerin via the submission form.. Presenters must register and pay all fees for the symposium. Complementary registrations will not be given and acceptance of submission is contingent upon registration. Specifics regarding time, location, and provided resources will be sent to accepted submissions. All submissions must be received by February 21, 2006. Presenters will be notified of acceptance. Workshop Presentations Workshop presentation sessions will be 60 minutes with only one presentation per time period. In order to publish a symposium proceedings document in a timely fashion, persons submitting workshop presentations agree to submit a 4-5 page (double-spaced) paper with references by March 22, 2005. Information about how to submit papers will be provided. Poster Session The poster session will be held Thursday, March 23 from 5:00 to 6:00, prior to the awards dinner. Each poster presenter will have one six-foot table and presenters must provide their own display materials. Presenters are expected to be by the displays during this dedicated time in order to discuss the presentation with interested viewers. The winner of the poster competition will be announced during the awards dinner. Exhibits Programs and products related to victimology and victim services are invited to exhibit at the symposium. Publishing companies, consulting firms, service organizations, and other entities that offer products or services related to victim issues are encouraged to consider exhibiting. Exhibit applications must be submitted online via the registration form by February 24, 2006. Only exhibits related to victim issues will be considered; exhibitors will be notified of acceptance. Exhibitor registration includes one six-foot table, skirting, and full participation in the Symposium. Additional tables are available. A limited number of booths will have electrical access; exhibitors must provide their own extension cords. Exhibitors are also invited to underwrite breaks, receptions, and dinners. Organizations should contact the ASV to discuss sponsorship options. |
